Helping Students Make Sense of Our Current World

With COVID-19 and the George Floyd protests, students and teachers may be having difficulty processing and responding to all that is going on in our nation. Teachers will need to be prepared for the social and emotional support as well as the increased academic support that students will need upon returning to school. This article provides some teaching ideas and resources to help students make sense of the protests. These resources are ideal for high school educators as well as college faculty.

June 16, 2020 | ElevateTxEd

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WEIGH THE PROS & CONS

Certification: Traditional vs. Alternative

Traditional Teacher Certification Program

Provides pre-service teachers with valuable pedagogy

Rich student teaching experience

Connects pre-service teachers to the teaching community

Opportunity to pair with and receive guidance through a strong veteran teacher mentor

Opportunity to learn from experts in the field

Offers time to observe master teachers and put new skills to use in a safe and collaborative environment.

Most traditional programs offer opportunity for pre-service teachers to engage in the components of planning and preparation, classroom environment, and instruction

Alternative Teacher Certification Program

Swift, intensive route to the classroom

Little to no opportunity to practice new skills before being submerged into the classroom

Little to no classroom experience

Little to no training in pedagogy

No student teaching experience

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